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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Swimbait fishing is often misunderstood. While many anglers own the gear, few develop the confidence, discipline, and understanding needed to consistently catch quality fish on big baits. This full-day training experience is designed specifically to bridge that gap.

John will guide you through every aspect of swimbait fishing, from bait selection and equipment setup to presentation, retrieve cadence, positioning, and reading fish behavior. The focus isn't simply on throwing large baits all day—it's on understanding when, where, and why swimbaits produce some of the biggest bass in a fishery.

Throughout the day, you'll gain hands-on experience applying these concepts in real-world conditions. Every cast becomes an opportunity to improve your execution, refine your decision-making, and develop confidence in one of the most rewarding techniques in bass fishing. John provides both gear and swimbaits, allowing you to experiment with proven setups without needing to invest in specialized equipment beforehand.

This trip is perfect for anglers who want to break into swimbait fishing, as well as experienced fishermen looking to accelerate their learning curve. By the end of the day, you'll have a much deeper understanding of how to effectively incorporate swimbaits into your fishing arsenal and the confidence to continue applying those techniques on your own.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 hours
1 Person	$1,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

John S.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

John S.

Independent Guide

John believes successful fishing starts long before the first cast. That's why every trip begins with understanding the angler, their goals, and what they hope to accomplish on the water. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all guide business, he builds each experience around helping clients become more knowledgeable, capable, and confident anglers.

Specializing in Lake Texoma and Bois d'Arc Lake, John combines years of on-the-water experience with a structured teaching approach focused on strategy, decision-making, and fish behavior. Whether he's guiding clients to hard-fighting Stripers, teaching advanced bass fishing concepts, breaking down electronics, or helping anglers master swimbaits, his goal remains the same: provide knowledge that lasts far beyond a single trip.

What separates John's approach is his emphasis on education. He doesn't just explain where fish are located; he teaches why they're there. He doesn't simply tell clients what lure to throw; he explains the conditions, variables, and thought process behind the decision. The result is a guided experience that leaves anglers with skills they can use on any body of water.

For anglers who want more than a day of fishing and are committed to improving their craft, John delivers a truly customized learning experience built around precision, strategy, and long-term success.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Denison, Texas

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Swimbait-Specific Trainin

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Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Xpress
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Xpress
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Denison Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

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Target Species

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